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Driving!
Sat, 07/21/2007 - 18:24I want to drive!!!!!! I only experienced one siezure my whole life and Dr. put me on a 6 month restriction!
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Re: Re: Re: Driving!
Submitted by short circut on Sun, 2007-07-22 - 17:16
I hear many people who live in big cities don't drive. If you live in a rural or suburban area there are ways to get around without a car. Not driving is not the end of the world. If you haven't had any seizures and got your license back then I would say go ahead and drive. But pay attention to anything that might be seizure related, the auras and other things. Tell your doctor and let him/her decide if you should still drive. Any medical emergency can happen to anyone while driving. Atleast we know what signs to look out for and take precautions if needed.
Re: Re: Re: Driving!
Submitted by jacky99 on Mon, 2007-07-23 - 00:53
i know how you feel. after i had my seizure i was frustrated that i couldn't drive but i was young and felt like my freedom was taken away which is why driving is such a big deal. i finally got my licence back and it was great but then i had another seizure. now i am not really afraid to drive but very wary because i was lucky that i never hurt anyone last time and like you i don't think i could live with myself if i hurt someone knowing what could happen to me while driving considering it already did once. i walk now and i also have my dad who has been great for driving me to my neuro appointments which are 2 hours away from where i live. don't be scared just be wary... less stress you know? :)
Re: Re: Driving!
Submitted by driving_help on Sun, 2007-07-22 - 14:00
What about the fear to drive again once you have been cleared. The thought of hurting someone is just not something I could live with. I am told that the Tegretol will prevent me from having another seizure. I had my first seixure in November at work and then another one while driving home from work in February. I didn't hurt anyone but hurt myself very bad. Will the fear gradually go away? Everyone is asking me when I am going to drive again? I DON'T KNOW! I am scared to drive. Does anyone have anything to add?